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Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (18 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Speaking as someone who comes from a part of the country that is socially and economically disadvantaged, like many of my colleagues, I am aware that community employment schemes have proven to be a lifeline in particular for single men in isolated areas who have an opportunity through the schemes to live their lives with dignity. From that point of view there is more than just...

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (18 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister to the House. She must feel a cold wind around her Department as the budget approaches. The demands on her Department will not alone be as bad as last year but on the basis of public statements from the Taoiseach down, the budget will be even worse. I do not envy the Minister her job. I could not help but reflect on a statement made in September 2011 to the effect...

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (18 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Speaking as someone who comes from a part of the country that is socially and economically disadvantaged, like many of my colleagues, I am aware that community employment schemes have proven to be a lifeline in particular for single men in isolated areas who have an opportunity through the schemes to live their lives with dignity. From that point of view there is more than just...

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion thereon. On Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1, in the names of Senators Barrett and Crown, arises out of Committee proceedings.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Senator MacSharry, other Fianna Fáil Senators and Senators Barrett and Crown arising out of Committee proceedings.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I call Senator Norris. Is the Senator seconding the amendment?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I apologise Senator. I did not see the Senator indicating he wanted to speak.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I must put the question: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand." Those in favour say "Tá".

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Can I just explain? I acknowledge these words can sound somewhat ambiguous. In effect, the proposal is that the words it is proposed to delete stand, in other words, that there is no change. Therefore, the Government Members vote "Tá".

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The question is lost.

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I must put the question: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand." Those in favour say "Tá".

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: Can I just explain? I acknowledge these words can sound somewhat ambiguous. In effect, the proposal is that the words it is proposed to delete stand, in other words, that there is no change. Therefore, the Government Members vote "Tá".

Seanad: Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The question is lost.

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome his positive approach to this important aspect of Government policy. The Minister of State has set the bar very high. I wish him luck in achievement of the aspirations set out in the national dementia strategy and look forward to the successful conclusion of the deliberations that are under way in this regard and to our having an...

Seanad: National Dementia Strategy: Motion (24 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also welcome his positive approach to this important aspect of Government policy. The Minister of State has set the bar very high. I wish him luck in achievement of the aspirations set out in the national dementia strategy and look forward to the successful conclusion of the deliberations that are under way in this regard and to our having an...

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Paschal Mooney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. In common with contributors on all sides of the House, I commend her, the Taoiseach and the Government for the initiatives that I hope - with fingers and toes crossed - are beginning to bear fruit. The Minister of State is entering a challenging time, namely, her first Irish Presidency. As she outlined, one of the main priorities will be to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Paschal Mooney: The clock has not started yet. I would like to join Senators on all sides of the House, particularly my party's acting leader in this House, Senator MacSharry, in remarking on the independent investigation into practices that have been carried out by people who would be the first to admonish those who might be seen to be breaking the law if they did not agree with their particular point of...